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Z97-A Intel Z97 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard

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Intel Z97 Chipset
4x DDR3
3x PCI-E x16
2x PCI-E x1
2x PCI
4x SATA 6Gb/s
SATA Express
1x m.2 slot
SLI and Crossfire Support
7.1 HD Audio
1x Intel GB LAN

Stock Code: MB-613-AS

EAN: 4716659745709

MPN: 90MB0ID0-M0EAY0

Manufacturer: Asus

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Product information: Z97-A Intel Z97 (Socket 1150) DDR3 ATX Motherboard

One-click total system optimization!

5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - One click, total system optimization!
M.2 & SATA Express - Speed up your system with lightning-fast 10Gb/s transfer speed
Crystal Sound 2 and Intel Gigabit Ethernet - a game-winning combo!
ASUS HomeCloud - Access your PC remotely and stream multimedia content anywhere, anytime
Proven quality - 5X Protection. 1000+ compatible devices. 7000+ validation hours

5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5

One click, total system optimization

One click takes care of all that complex tuning. Your PC is smart with ASUS 5-Way Optimization. It dynamically optimizes essential aspects of your system based on real-time use - so you get superb CPU performance, everyday energy savings, ultra-stable digital power, cool and quiet fans and now even networking and audio settings that are tailored for the apps that you are using. In short, 5-Way Optimization ensures that your PC is perfect for gaming, entertainment, productivity or just about anything else!

Games run swiftly and smoothly with high performance, prioritized bandwidth and vivid sound
Fans stay whisper-quiet for everyday computing and ensure extreme cooling efficiency when gaming
Movies play without stutter
Energy waste is reduced so you'll save money

Digital Power Control

ASUS DIGI+ Power Control

ASUS DIGI+ Power Control features two digital voltage controllers, including both VRM and DRAM controllers that offers ultra-precise memory tuning in addition to ultra-precise CPU voltage control. This evolution of innovative, industry-leading ASUS technology provides the best in class control for better efficiency, stability and performance.

EPU

All-round energy efficiency

With the Energy Processing Unit (EPU) you will enjoy from system-wide real-time power savings, controlled via a simple onboard switch or the AI Suite 3 utility. EPU detects and adjusts power consumption according to the PC's needs - automatically. It can also reduce CPU wattage to an indicated level or enjoy even more savings with Away Mode, which creates an extreme energy-saving scenario by shutting down unused extra I/O controllers and reduces the graphics cards' power level while you're away, so the PC consumes only the energy it needs - and not a drop more!

Fan Xpert 3

Advanced fan controls for ultimate cooling and quiet

Fan Xpert 3 is an extremely advanced fan-management tool that puts 4-pin/3-pin CPU and case fan controls in in one place. It scans each fan's characteristics and intelligently delivers custom settings for each fan based on the dedicated area temperatures detected by hardware thermal sensors. Make sure every fan achieves the best balance of cooling performance and low noise. Fan Xpert 3 supports hardware-level PWM/DC combo mode for both the CPU and case fans. It even has the upgraded ability to reduce the CPU fan speed to below the default minimum, for extra-quiet and power saving operation during light loads.

Turbo App

Game faster, rank higher!

Game faster, rank higher! The distant sound of enemy footsteps. You turn, focus, and unleash a crackle of rapid gunfire. Another frag for you! As a gamer, you know that only the swiftest actions win the game, and that's why you need exclusive ASUS Turbo App - an intuitive tuning panel to boost everything to secure your victory in your favorite titles! Overclock your CPU, prioritize game data across your network and optimize the audio settings for fantastically clear audio and in-game-chat. History is written by the victors, so don't go to war without Turbo App.

TPU

CPU performance boost

Unleash your PC's full performance with a simple two-phase onboard switch or the ASUS AI Suite 3 utility! The Turbo Processor Unit (TPU) offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring for the CPU and the graphics card, enabling great freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance and to exploit the potential out of your graphics card*.
*Refer to graphics card QVL.

Specification:

CPU Support	Supports 4th Gen Intel® Core™ / Pentium® / Celeron® processors for LGA 1150 socket
Chipset	Intel Z97
Memory Support	4 x DIMM, Max. 32GB, DDR3 3200(O.C.)/3100(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2933(O.C.)/2800(O.C.)/2666(O.C.)/2600(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/ 2200(O.C.)/2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600/1333 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Hyper DIMM support is subject to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Multi-GPU Support	Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology Supports AMD Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Technology
Display Outputs	Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI-D/RGB/DisplayPort ports Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz Supports DisplayPort with max. resolution 4960 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
Expansion Slots	2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8) 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x2 mode) 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 *1 2 x PCI
Storage	Intel® Z97 chipset : 1 x SATA Express port, compatible with 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, type 2260/2280 storage devices support (PCIE mode) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10 Supports Intel® Smart Response Technology, Intel® Rapid Start Technology, Intel® Smart Connect Technology *2
LAN	Intel® I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN, Dual interconnect between the Integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Gigabit Intel® LAN Connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance
Audio	Realtek® ALC892 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC featuring Crystal Sound 2 Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking Audio Feature : Absolute Pitch 192kHz/ 24-bit True BD Lossless Sound DTS Ultra PC II DTS Connect Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel Audio Shielding: Ensures precision analog/digital separation and greatly reduced multi-lateral interference Dedicated audio PCB layers: Separate layers for left and right channels to guard the quality of the sensitive audio signals Audio amplifier: Provides the highest-quality sound for headphone and speakers Premium Japanese-made audio capacitors: Provide warm, natural and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up popping noise to audio outputs Top notch audio sensation delivers according to the audio configuration EMI protection cover to prevent electrical noise to affect the amplifier quality
Connectivity	Intel® Z97 chipset : 6 x USB 3.0/2.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board) Intel® Z97 chipset : 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 port(s) (2 at back panel, , 6 at mid-board)
Form Factor	ATX Form Factor 12.0 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )